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Removing air conditioner operating unit (front)
– Unscrew bolts -1- (2x).
– Pull air conditioner operating unit (front) -3- out of centre con‐
sole -2-.
– Unplug electrical connectors.
– Take out air conditioner operating unit (front).
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Observe the following:
Observe following sequence when fitting trim for centre console
with multimedia operating unit, air conditioner operating unit
(front) and ashtray (front):
– Plug in connectors.
– Insert air conditioner operating unit (front) in centre console,
but do not bolt on.
– Plug in electrical connectors at multimedia operating unit.
– Clip trim for centre console with multimedia operating unit into
centre console.
– Centrally align trim for centre console with multimedia operat‐
ing unit.
– Tighten air conditioner operating unit (front) to specified tor‐
que.
– Install ashtray (front) ⇒ page 31 .
Tightening torques
Air conditioner operating unit (front) to centre console: 4 Nm
All other tightening torques can be found in the relevant section.
2.6 Removing and installing ashtray (front)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783/-
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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